GET GIG READY!

Looking forward to hitting the stage again after an enforced layoff? Richard Barrett focuses on essential chop maintenance and core playing techniques with a selection of bespoke exercises and two performance payoff pieces.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: Blues Statistics.

THE CROSSROADS PT 8 Symmetrical Connections

In this month’s Crossroads, John Wheatcroft shows you how to add sophistication, tension and release to your blues via Melodic Minor and Symmetrical Scales, Oz Noy style.

SESSION SHENANIGANS

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton. This month: Make Mine A Double.

INSTRUMENTAL INQUISITION!

Guitar instrumentals have provided some of music’s most exciting moments. This month, as his progressive metal outfit releases a new album, Circadian, Jason Sidwell caught up with Intervals’s guitarist Aaron Marshall.

THE CRIBS

This month Simon Barnard explores a band comprising a trio of brothers who at one stage featured a well-known ‘charming man’ on guitar.

YNGWIE!

This month, in his new series, Charlie Griffiths looks to the Swedish maestro Yngwie Malmsteen to learn the ways of the Rising Force.

WALTER TROUT

This month Phil Short examines the complex soloing style of one of the hardest working and most committed blues guitarists on the circuit.

THE CROSSROADS Pt4 Rakes & Mini Sweeps

John Wheatcroft shows you how to tidy up your raking and sweeping in both blues and jazz styles. So grab your broom and get dusting.

SIXTY SECONDS WITH...

A minute’s all it takes to discover what makes a great guitarist tick. Before she jumped into her limo for the Airport, we grabbed a quick chat with Chicago-based blues singer and guitarist Joanna Connor.

SHED SEVEN

This month Simon Barnard takes at look at one of York’s finest bands, Shed Seven, and the creative and melodic playing of Paul Banks.

OZ NOY Video Masterclass

In an exclusive GT video feature, Israeli funk fusioneer Oz Noy solos over Jason Sidwell’s track, Grease And Grit. If you are into unique chord voicings and ear-twisting lead work this one is the golden ticket! Jon Bishop is your guide.

It Was 50 Years Ago Today! 20 PICKS FROM 1971

In this fantastic feature celebrating one of the best years ever for guitar albums, Richard Barrett invites you back to 1971 to look at the diverse electric and acoustic styles that were heard for the very first time.

INTERVALS (5THS)

This month Shaun Baxter delves into quintal harmony by exploring ‘scale 5ths’ in the context of a blues-rock solo using Mixolydian mode.

INSTRUMENTAL INQUISITION !

Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks some top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month, a genuine legend of jazz-fusion, Lee Ritenour aka ‘Captain Fingers’.

IN THE WOODSHED

From Genesis to Apocalypse with Mickey Mouse in between, let’s delve in to 9/8 time, says Charlie Griffiths as he invites you into the woodshed.

CHICAGO

Martin Cooper investigates the sounds of a group that mixed big-band arrangements with dextrous guitar from the brilliant Terry Kath.

WHACKA-CHACKA-WAH! Get the most from your pedal

In this exclusive feature Jamie Humphries looks at how to get the best from the not-so-humble wah-wah pedal, including a host of example licks plus three full study pieces covering funk, blues and rock styles.

THE CROSSROADS Pt3 Bluesy Swing Lines

Jazzy blues, or bluesy jazz. Can’t decide? This month, John Wheatcroft discovers that it’s okay to do both, as he examines the cross-pollination of melodic and rhythic ideas between the two related genres.

THE GT INTERVIEW

Legendary LA studio guitarist and solo artist, Mike Landau has been recording outstanding albums for decades. Jason Sidwell caught up with him to discuss his gear, playing style and the stunning new album, Liquid Quartet Live.

THE CHARLATANS

This month Simon Barnard continues his series on 90s rock with a look at Mark Collins, from West Midlands boys The Charlatans.

SESSION SHENANIGANS

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton. This month:Tis The Season To Be Jolly Careful.

GARY MOORE

This month Phil Short remembers the legendary Irish rocker, bluesman and Thin Lizzy axeman who left us way too soon.

IN THE WOODSHED

Charlie Griffiths says give your fingers and brain a stretch and expand your Pentatonic potential with these wide-reaching licks!

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: Buying Online?

DEEP PURPLE

This month Martin Cooper examines the unique style of Deep Purple’s founder and original guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore.

4TH INTERVALS

This month Shaun Baxter enters ‘quartal’ territory by looking at how to use 4th intervals to create modern sounding blues-rock solos.

Edward Van Halen Interview & Tribute

In 1991 Guitarist magazine was offered a rare interview with Edward Van Halen. Master of the EVH technique, Phil Hilborne leapt at the chance and here it is, 20 years on, to mark Eddie’s sad passing...

SESSION SHENANIGANS

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton. This month: The Pen Is Mightier Than The Chord.

INSTRUMENTAL INQUISITION !

Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. We asked some top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month we meet that phenomenon of modern blues guitar, the great Kirk Fletcher.